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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-06
HUSSARS FACE THE TARGET.

Private A. G. McAlpin Wins the Gold
Medal-The Ladies' Contests.
The.annual picnicof the Georgia Hussarsat
Greenwich Park yesterday was an enjoyable
and successful one. The attendance was not
large in the morning, but in the afternoon
the number was greatly increased. Tie
weather was exceedingly pleasant and there
was no annoyance from the sand-hies The
shooting contests for the prizes were carried
on with spirit and afforded much enjoy
ment. In strolling about the ground and
III dancing the time passed quickly Many
remained to take the last train to the city
All of the trains going out were crowded
and great many drove out It was esti-
mated that fully 500 visited the grounds
during the day. Altogether the picnic was
one of the best the Hussars ever held.
The prizes in the contest were carbines
and pistols for the active members were the
first prize, the champion gold medal and a
pair of gold sleeve buttons, won by Private
A. Z. McAlpin on score of 81 points out of
a possible 25, with the carbine and % points
out of possible 80 with the pistol, making
total of 49,
The second prize, gold sabre, fashioned
as scarf pin, was won by Sergt. j. L.
Shuptrine on score of 20 points, with car
bine, and q with pistol; total 43.
Tha prize for the honorary members,
with the same weapons, was a pair of gold
sleeve buttons, and was won by ex-Sergt,
Joseph M. Farr on score of IA and 20:
total "a.
OF the active members thity-five con
tended, and among the best scores made
We're:
Sergt. G. C. Gaillard, Is and %; total 40
Lieut.. G.. f. Pritchard, IL and 81 total 80.
Private Julian Schley, "a and ii; total 3S.
Private George Schley, % and IL; total IS.
Private d. f. Sheftall, 10 and 10; total 80.
In the ladies' contest with parlor rifles the
prize was a pair OF opera glasses, and was
contested for by seventeen ladies and was
won by Miss Anne Hunter on score of 81
points, with Miss JEANNE Wright, of Cow
ington, second-score Is. In all the shoot
ing the strong wind prevailing was seri-
Gus disadvantage. The ladies'. contest was
especially interesting and some mild betting
was done on the contestants. Parlor rifles
Were used and the most of the scores were
very creditable.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-06
The Memphis Umpire Row.

The Memphis papers do not altogether
uphold Manager Sneed in his accusations
against Umpire Diestel. The 4ralanche
says that while Sneeds action in scoring
Diestel was partly justifable, he overdid the
matter in getting excited and accusing
Diestel of being a thief and robber and 9TH
erwise publicly insulting him. These arc
some of the things that the Audtdnche says
about the matter: "The Memphis club had
things all their own way at the opening of
the season, and the first time it strikes a
snag there is howl that resounds through
out the trees ON the Arkansas side of the
river. The AUdlanche believes the Mem
phis club the best one in the
Southern League, and that at the close Of
the season it will have the pennant. But
when defeat comes as it did yesterday there
is no use doing the baby act and cussin' the
umpire, especially when the error column
shows up as it does. = 4 That some
of Umpire Diestel's decisions were dead
against Memphis there is no denying, but it
is too serious a matter to claim that he did
it intentionally Error of Judgment is a
failing with all men, 1t adds that the
Memphis club undoubtedly did some of the
poorest playing that was ever seen there in
the Nashville games. Diestel will umpire
to-morrows game here between Savannah
and Charleston
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-06
TO SELL THE BARRACKS.
The Property to Be offered for a Hotel
Site az $4,000.

The Property TO Be offered for a Hotel
Site a. $4,000.
/ Before the hour mentioned in the call for
/ the meeting of the shareholders of the
! O9Iethorpe Real Estate Company last night
there was quite gathering of those inter
eSted in front OF the Guards arsenal, and by
the time the meeting was well under way
| there were thirty-one gentlemen present
The meeting was called TO order in the
supper room by F. A. Well, Esq, President
] of the company. The minutes of the
previous meeting were read by the Secre-
tary, Mr.. L. f. Neufville and were CON
firTned.
Messrs. Henry Blum and Lee
Roy Myers were appointed a committee to
ascertain if a quorum was present, and they
reported that DOB shares We're represented in
person and 1874 by proxies, which being
more than the requisite number, the meeting
proceeded to business.
Letters were read from Mr.. John L. Har-
dee, of this city, and Mr.. j. A. Wood, Of
New York, in regard to buying the property
OF the company, and were received as infor-
nation.
Several resolutions were offered and after
about an hours discussion the following,
which embrace those offered by Mr. d. K.
Thomas, and amendments proposed by A.
K. Lawton, Jr., Esq. and Capt. John NJ
Guerard, were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the Board of Directors be and
they are hereby requested TO advertise the
Barracks property for sale the minimum bid to
be not less than $50,00Q cash. All bids to be
accompanied by sufficient deposit to guarantee
good faith, and the sale TO be conditioned on the
erection of hotel of not less than 900 rooms on
said property, and its being used entirely for
hotel purposes. The building to be completed
within two years from delivery of titles, the
right being reserved TO reject any or all bids.
Be it further Resolved, That the President
and Board of Directors be and they are hereby
authorized, upon accepting a bid for the prop
erty, to sign, seal and deliver, in the name Of
writing necessary to pass the title 10 same 10
tails, provided the consent Of two-thirds of the
shareholders be first obtained, and that all
shareholders be requested to give their proxies
10 the President or one or more of the Drcc
tors
twas understood That the proviso that the
property be used entirely for hotel purposes
does not prevent the building of stores In or
under the hotel, nor does it require that the
building cover the entire block, the inten-
ton being simply TO prevent any part of the
property from being alienated from the
purposes for which it was originally pur-
chased.
A gentleman present at the meeting stated
privately, after the adoption of the resolu-
ton, that matters are now in such shape
that he is in position to make a bid for the
property in behalf of parties who can and
will build a hotel.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-06
FUN ON GHFOR AWHILE
MORTON 1D HIS MEN ON THEIR
- 4NAY HOME,

The Gus Itdnes Within One Of Being
Shut Out Again by the Pelicans-The
Season to Open in Savannah To-
Morrow--A New Pitcher Signed-The
Team to be Strengthened All Around
The Savannah aggregation" left New
Orleans after yesterdays game, and VIII
reach home tonight. The club has not been
a very encouraging success so far, but the
season is young yet, and there Is ample time
to make up for all shortcomings.
The directors are working to strengthen
the team until it is able to play ball w.
]. Gaul, young Baltimore pitcher, was
signed yesterday, and will be here to-mor-
row. He comes highly recommended by
Sln'eye, of last years Savannah team, and is
said to be very speedy and to have
perfect control of the ball The team at
present is in a badly crippled condition.
Dallas, who was injured in Wednesdays
game, is laid up, Parker is sick, and Pike,
who has not yet fully recovered from the
injury he received in the Charleston games
before the season opened is the only catcher
left.
The directors are on the lookout for new
men and are negotiating for one or two first
class players, whom they expect to sign in a
day or two. Adams, who was released be-
fore the team went to Mem
phis, has been in practice ever
since his release, and is doing good
work. He may be resigned. Tricky
Nichols is here awaiting the arrival of the
team, and will strengthen one of its weakest
spots. By the end of next week the direc
tors hope to be in good shape
The Charleston team will arrive tonight
and will play here tomorrow, Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-06
NAVY TOBACCO.
Messrs. Myers Brothers 81 Co. Again
Receive the Contract.

Receive the Contract.
Yesterday afternoon Messl,s. Myers Broth
ers & Co. received notice that the Govern
ment contract for supplying the United
States Navy with tobacco had been awarded
to them for this year This is a decided COM
pliment to this enterprising house. Last
year there was quite a spirited contest over
the contract, Messrs, Buchanan q Isle, of
New York, who had received it for a long
time previous, making strong effort to
again secure it, Messrs Myers Brothers &
Co., however, entered the field against them,
and the superiority both of the facilities and
the goods of the Richmond firm enabled
them to carry off the palm, and the contract
came to Southern house for the first time
in many years.
Securing this contract again this year is q
still greater triumph for Messrs. Myers
Brothers & Co., since they had eleven bid
ders against them, including some of the
most prominent tobacconists in the country
OF these four were from Richmond, two
from New York, Buchanan 81 Lisle and p.
Lorillard; one from Petersburg and one
from the West. The fact that the Messrs
Myers were again successful over all these
competitors, speaks highly for the superior
quality of their manufactures.
This firm is one of the most enterprising
and best known in Richmond, and we are
glad to see that the Government recognizes
their merits.-RichmOnd VA Wing.
Alderman Herman Myers, of the firm of
II. Myers & Bro. of this city, is member
of the house referred to above.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-06
TEMPLARS AT WORK.
Christian Temple Publicly Installs it's
Officers

SllCGT5.
Christian Temple Lodge No 63, of Good
Templars, publicly installed its officers at
the New Houston Street Methodist church
last night. The church was crowded and a
deep interest was taken in the exercises.
The meeting was opened with prayer by
Rev. A. NJ. Wynn, of Wesley Monumental
Church. Mr. NJ F. Beals, Past Chief Tenn
plar ohthe lodge, announced the installation.
Mr.. j. j. Keith, of Sonerville, S. j. w. of
Georgia, conducted the installation cere-
mony. At its conclusion, Rev. Mr.. Wynn
spoke briefly in regard to temperance and
temperance work. Miss Cora VanNess sang
with much pathos Ozark Below and Light
Above She was accompanied on the or
gan by Miss Minnie Kriete. Mr. j. NJ Will
boy spoke briefly in regard to the
work of the various Good
Templar lodges in Savannah and
invited applications for membership. Mr..
Baols also spoke in regard to the work that is
being accomplished.
After the adjournment of the public
meeting the members of the lodges and
their friends were given collation. in Ma
giles Hall. The committee of arrangements
consisted of w j. Cameron, Mrs. NJ J.
Carr j. G.. Ledbetter, Mrs s. A Lindsay,
Gilbert Lindsay and o. B. Perry.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-06
HOW THEY LIKED IT.
What Some People Said Yesterday
About Artesian Water.

What Some People Said Yesterday
About Artesian Water.
The artesian water was turned ON yester-
day for about an hour. The supply pipes
leading from the wells to the pumping
works leaked badly in several places, and
the water was turned off until the leaks
could be repaired This was done last night,
and it will be turned on again some time to-
day.
good many people drank Savannah
river water all day and thought all the time
that they were drinking artesian water
The imagination is a great help i'll many
things and in others it is apt to lead one
into grave errors if it is not watched closely.
AT the Cotton Exchange in the afternoon a
well-lInown member, having read the an
nouncement that the al'tesian water would
be furnished the city at an early
hour in the morning, and, not knowing that
the water works authorities had been unable
10 carry out their programme, sampled the
water at the Exchange and pronounced it
superb artesian water, and wondered why
the city authorities hadn't resorted to ar-te-
sian wells years ago. The fact was that he.
like everybody else had been drinking OF
Savannah river water, and that. aided by
If he had been drinking artoSian water
Hundreds of people thought they were
drinking artesian water yesterday afternoon
and last night, and all sorts of things were
said about it. Some said it was just like Sa-
vannah river water, which was true, but
nearly everybody who did not
know that there had been a failure to CON
meet at the pumping works. thought that il
was little better or not so good, or it tasted
different, or they could smell sulphur in IL.
or something of the sort. These people will
be pretty sure TO find out to-day what they
are talking about before they say artesan
water to anybody.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-06
Almost a Shut Out.

New ORLEANS, May 5.-After the first
two innings to-day New Orleans ran away
from Savannah The latter's poor intield
playing, and the daring base running and
heavy smuggling on the part of the locals gave
New Orleans the victory Clarke, pitcher,
and Forrest, outtielder made their first ap-
pearance with the locals and created an ex-
cellent impression. Both hit the ball hard.
Forrest is also fine thrower. ''Shorty"
Fuller and Dallas, who were hurt yesterday,
laid off. Pike cought fairly and Brennan
played good short in the place of Powell.
Hutchinson played miserable at short, but
made fine outfiedcr Notwithstanding
the errors charged, New Orleans played a
fine fielding game, and gave Clarke good
record. The locals leave for Memphis to-
morrow evening. The score was:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-06
Nashville Doubles the Memphians,

MEMPHIS, TENN, May 5.--The attendance
to-day at the fourth and last game played
between Memphis and Nashville was about
$50 The disabled condition of the home
team and the threatening aspect of the
weather combined to keep people away
The result was foregone conclusion. The
visitors had no difficulty in winning Two
amateurs played with the Memphis club
Maui and Nicholas were the battery for
Nashville, and German and Baker for Mem
phis. The score by innings was:
Nashville. ....... = 3 6 0 3 0 2 x-16
Memphis ......... 0 1 3 0 2 l. 8
Sneed, manager of the Memphis club,
telegraphed to-day that he had signed Veach,
Kappell and McKeogh, and they would ali
be here to play in the games Saturday with
Mobile. Dave Force, of the Memphis club,
umpired to-day's game satisfactorily to both
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-06
coNvIcTs BREAK LOOSE.

Two of Them Quit the County's Ser
vice and Take to the Woods.
Within the past two days there has been
n lively time among the convicts at work on
the Waters road, and two have taken ''leg
bail" One was a white man who was help
ing lay pipes, and the other negro who
was doing the ditching. The latter broke
into the house of "A cololed man named Adam
Houston and stole suit Of clothes which he
put on over his stripped suit, not forgetting
day-go- connecting beaver. The white man
also obtained suit of clothes from some
ono and walked off. There is evidently
something wanting in the management of
ne convict-seither better guards or more of
them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-06
Around the Bases.

The home team will have its handsome
new uniforms next week.
The Savannah team is expected to reach
home tonight, and will open the season here
with Charleston tomorrow.
Charleston will have a ladies' day to-
morrow. BlackboaIds have been erected,
and the Savannah Charleston game here
will be reported in detail
The Charlotte, N. c., club has offered the
Columbias, of Columbia, S. c., 800 to play
three games in Charlotte during the fire
mons tournament this month
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-06
Delicate children. Nurslnr

Mothers, Overworked Men, and for all dis
eases where the tissues are wasting away
from the inability to digest ordinary food,
or from overwork OF the brain or body, all
such should take SooTT's EMULSION of Pure
Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites. 81
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-06

MOBILE, May 5.-Mobiie's patronage was
good today and included a number of
ladies. The locals played to win, but errors
of the inield lost them the game. The out
field was brilliant. Charlestons fielding
was fine, but Drouby did not come up to
his New Orleans gained reputation The
errors of Mobile were Z to Charleston's ..
Drouby gave men bases on balls Hungler
/. Thirteen base hits were made off Drouby
and 10 off Hunger. Each team had earned
runs. The score by innings was:
Mobile ...............0 0 0 0 0 o 2-3
Charleston .........0 5 . / D 0 9 0 Ks
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-06
AT THE THEATRE.
Miss Van Tassel Makes a Hit in 'Kath-
leen Movourneen"

Miss Van Tassel Makes a Hit in "Kath-
leen Movourneen"
Kathleen Mavourneen; or, st. Patrick's
Eve" was the bill which attracted a good
sized audience to the theatre last night
OConnor." The piece excited considerable
enthusiasm and the applause that greeted
the final climax was heard almost TO West
Broad street
Tonight the company will produce ''The
Hidden Hand" one of the greatest of all
sensational dramas 1t is taken from Mrs.
Southworth's famous story. Miss Van
Tassel will appear i'm a double role
as "Archie," a newsboy, and "Capitola,n an
heiresS, her best part. Mr.. Edwin Young's
negro character part is said to be fine. Mr..
Hoyt's celebrated dog, Patsy, does a star
part in the play. The company will close
its engagement here tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-06

Formerly the square piano was generally
used, notwithstanding it was always cum
bersome and inconvenient, as compared with
the more elegant upright piano. Undoubt-
eddy this was because the former was best
as a musical instrument improvements in
the Upright Piano have latterly given it the
preference. One made by the Mason g.
Hamlin Company gives the upright still
more acceptance By an ingenious arrange
ment the strings OF the piano arc fastened
directly TO the iron plate. dispensing with
more perfect vibration of the strings, pro
ducing more pure, refined, musical tones,
and much greater durability, including free
dom from liability TO get SO easily out of
tune
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-06
AT THE COURTS.
The Salas-Green Case Taken Up in the
United States Court.

United States Court.
The case of Ramon Salas against Charles
Green's Son 81 Co., action on alleged breach
of contract was taken up in the United
States Circuit Court yesterday. There are
several suits pending, which were
originally brought in the City Court,
but which were transferred. A motion
was made to have the suits remanded, on
the ground that the plaintiff is a citizen OF
Georgia.
The defendants counsel, Messrs Charlton
81 Mackall, objected TO the motion, claiming
that the plaintiff, who is native of Spain,
has never been naturalized A certificate
from court officer in Charleston was offered
as evidence by the plaintiffs counsel, Messrs
Denmark a. Adams, but Judge Speer de
cided that it was inadmissible and gave the
plaintiff until tomorrow TO secure q GER
tilted copy Of the record, II there is any.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-06
Straw Hats Given Away


To every purchaser of a suit of our clothing.
To our 50 80 Knee Suit nice straw hat is
given free which sells for Soc To our finer
grade of Boys Suits white Mackinaw is
given free which sells for 75c. and ST. To
our 50 90 Mems Suits, white or miXml Hat
is given free; to our finer grades Mems Suits
every purchaser viii receive straw hat
free of cost, corresponding to grade of suit
purchased. With our finest Suit a fine So
Mackinaw Hat or light color Derby is given.
The low prices on our own manufactured
clothing remain unchanged.
The above offer we make to induce a more
rapid sale of our Spring and Summer Cloth
ing. The Famous" is always on the look
out to give their customers a benefit. These
hats are not cheap lot bought for the pur-
pose, but our regular assortment, purchased
before any thought Of their being given
away.
Come and get Straw Hat free of cost Of
the Famous New York Clothing House, $40
Congress street.
A fine assortment of Gentlemen's Under
wear, Hosiery, Neckwear and Dress Shirts
always on hand at reasonable prices.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-06
An ESnlRnntiOn-

AL stove manufacturers everywhere con-
struct their hues on the slime common prin-
ciple, and their one aim is TO insure drafts
that will make hot ovens TO retain the heat.
The general belief is that all the plates and
pieces should tit snuGly, particularly the
some makers TO better aid this. Stoves like
Lowell d Lattimore's Acorns and Farmer
Girls, in which the above points are strongly
adhered 70, and while there is no fault with
chimneys, must and always do bake well.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-06
SUNDAY EASE RALL-
The Savannah Team TO be Indicted bv
o Nashville Grand Jury.

Judge Ridley, Of the Nashville Criminal
Court, has instructed his grand jury to in-
dict the members OF the Nashville and Sa-
vannah base bail clubs and the officers and
directors of The Nashville Base Ball Associa
ton for violating the State law April "a
The Legislature passed n law two years nro
making the playing Of base ball and similar
games on Sunday misdemeanor, and sub
Jecttng offenders 20 "a fine Of not less than
SO nor more than $50. After the recent
Nashville game the ministers and layne,i
held q meeting aud adopted resolutions de-
manding that steps be taken to prevent
games on Sunday.
IN his charge to the jury Judge Ridley
san; "It Is r-n--ll ANn' duty 70 present.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-06
Agony is Courted

BY persons who, attacked by mild form OF
rheumatism, neglect to seek prompt relief. Sub
seQuent torture is prevented by an immediate
resort TO llOsetters Stomach Bitteis. Slight
exposure, an occasional dfau ght will beget this
painful maiady, where there is predispo5itiun
TO II In the blood II is not difficult to arrest the
trouble AZ the outset, but well nigh impossible TO
eradicate Il when matured No evidence In re-
lation 10 this superb blood depurent is more pos
tive than that which establishes It's efficacy rs q
preventive and remedy for rheumatism Not
only IL 1t thorough, but safe, which the vegeta-
bic and mineral posons, often taken rs ciIrn.
ives OF thc disease, are not. Besides expclling
the rheumatic virJls from the system, Il o. cr.
comes lover and ague, biliousncss, constipation
and dyspepsia.
Imported Swiss Cheese, French and Turkish
PUnpS. .t"lf.1 Bros
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-06

Scarcely day passes but what some one
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for letter, ringworm, eczema, ground itch,
ETC., etc. Just push it ahead; there are
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selves out using other remedies, and will
hail yours with gratitude"
Sold by all druggists, or sent by mail
SOC per box. J. L. SHUPrRINE & Bro,
Savannah, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-06
THROUGH THE CITY.
Items Gathered Here and There by the
News RepOrterS

The Savannah Rifle Association will elect
officers at its meeting this afternoon.
Landrum Lodge, f. g. A. NJ, will hold
an extra communication tonight TO confer
degrees.
The Telephone Exchange added to its lists
yesterday No. 249, Fay 81 Eichberg, archi-
tects, Sorrel building
The Superior Court grand jury made its
general presentment yesterday afternoon
and was discharged for the term. The pre-
sentiment is published in full elsewhere in the
MORNING NEWS to-day.